Demoiselle vs African Paper Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Demoiselle | African Paper Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis | Belonogaster juncea |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 45-48 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Demoiselle
A Mediterranean damselfly with deeply pigmented wings and metallic body coloration.
Did You Know?
Males defend stream territories and perform dramatic wing-clapping courtship flights.
African Paper Wasp
A slender reddish-brown social wasp that builds small open paper nests under eaves and branches. It preys on caterpillars to feed its larvae.
Did You Know?
They are considered beneficial by gardeners because a single colony can destroy hundreds of caterpillar pests per week.